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The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Hosts Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise provide an irresistible layman’s approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories of our time.

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Hahnemann University Hospital. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

‘The right thing to do’: Hahnemann owner will pay its former doctors’ malpractice insurance

American Academic Health System will put up $6.3 million for “tail coverage.” An insurance entity also owned by Joel Freedman will pay $12 million.

6 years ago

Kids in SPIN’s autism support preschool classroom work on their motor skills by creating a marshmallow fluff and Cheerio heart craft project. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Autism and child care: How a lack of quality programs hurts families

Providers equipped to meet autistic kids’ needs are lacking, experts say. Some parents have no alternative but to cut back at work or quit their jobs.

6 years ago

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Health
Spotlight PA

Fight rages over medical malpractice lawsuits in Pa. as report fails to settle the dispute

The overall number of active medical staff practicing statewide increased before and after the changes of the early 2000s.

6 years ago

Kensington from above (Max Marin/Billy Penn)
Health

Philly announces public safety plan to prepare for launch of supervised injection site

A strategy to protect the facility and its neighbors anticipates a final court ruling clearing the way for the nation’s first supervised injection site.

6 years ago

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Health
NJ Spotlight

Getting ready for Charlie’s Law on safe disposal of unused medications

Pharmacists and doctors required to assist in safe disposal and to educate patients on dangers of holding on to medicines

6 years ago

Man injects insulin
Politics & Policy

N.J. considers capping monthly insulin prices at $50 for patients

Lawmakers in the state Assembly are considering a bill that would cap what insurers can charge for insulin at $50 for a monthly supply.

6 years ago

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital in West Philadelphia. (NBC10)
Health

City notified about potential closing of West Philly Mercy Hospital’s inpatient facility

Under a law enacted in reaction to Hahnemann University Hospital’s abrupt closure last summer, a hospital is required to give 180 days’ notice to the city.

6 years ago

Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his budget address for the 2019-20 fiscal year to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Wolf vetoes bill to halt closure of two state centers for people with intellectual disabilities

The state centers are set to close within three years and move about 300 people with intellectual disabilities into community-based care.

6 years ago

A Vybe urgent care center at 3550 Market St. in Philadelphia (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
The Why
Health

Will the urgent care boom be good or bad for Philly’s health?

The number of urgent care clinics has doubled in Philly over the last four years. How far can these for-profit clinics go toward filling healthcare gaps in your community?

Air Date: February 11, 2020

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AIDS Delaware hopes a new testing van will help more people get tested for HIV. (courtesy AIDS Delaware)
Health

HIV testing hits the streets in Delaware

A new van will make it more convenient for AIDS Delaware to test for HIV.

6 years ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds up three fingers in reference to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act in Trenton, NJ. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Impeachment over, Pelosi and N.J. House Dems focus on lowering prescription drug costs

The roundtable discussion was a re-promotion of the bill H.R.3, more formally known as the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Act.

6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-9th) said “USPS Fairness Act” could help secure the future health of the agency. (Corey Ryan Hanson/Pixabay)
Courts & Law

Lawmakers Act to ease fiscal burden of retiree benefits on USPS

All members of New Jersey delegation support move in House to go back to pay-as-you-go system for retiree health benefits

6 years ago

(Gerry Broome/AP Photo)
Health
Spotlight PA

Pa. will expand insurance coverage of innovative treatments for advanced cancers

Patients in Pennsylvania facing the most serious stage of cancer will no longer be forced to try cheaper drugs before their insurance covers other, more expensive treatments.

7 years ago

The Lebanon County and City Building is seen on Aug. 29, 2019. (Ian Sterling for WITF)
Courts & Law
PA Post

Family says daughter sentenced to jail still hasn’t received cancer treatment

Ashley Menser was transferred to a state prison on Monday, 12 days after being taken into custody in Lebanon County

7 years ago

Martha Stringer holds a photo of her daughter, Kim, from when she was in high school. Kim lives with a serious mental illness. Her parents have struggled to get Kim help, because Kim often refuses treatment. (Brett Sholtis / Transforming Health)
Politics & Policy

This mental health law passed with broad support. Why aren’t counties using it?

One county mental health administrator said the way the law was written makes it 'impossible' for counties to take advantage of it.

7 years ago

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